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New case studies link smoking synthetic marijuana with stroke in healthy, young adults University of South Florida neurologists report both patients experienced ischemic strokes soon after smoking the street drug spice Tampa, FL (Nov. 19, ...
Read the releaseSex of speaker affects listener language processing LAWRENCE — Whether we process language we hear without regard to anything about the speaker is a longstanding scientific debate. But it wasn't until University of Kansas scientists set up an experiment showing ...
Read the releaseHIV virus spread and evolution studied through computer modeling LOS ALAMOS, N.M., November 19, 2013—Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory are investigating the complex relationships between the spread of the HIV virus in a population (epidemiology) ...
Read the releaseBlacks have less access to cancer specialists, treatment UC San Diego study suggests racial inequality leads to higher mortality Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say metastatic colorectal cancer patients of African-American ...
Read the releaseWhat water looks like to DNA New computational method described in the Journal of Chemical Physics allows researchers to predict how biological molecules interact with water WASHINGTON D.C. Nov. 19, 2013 -- A team of biochemists and mathematicians have ...
Read the releaseStanford study could lead to paradigm shift in organic solar cell research Organic solar cells have long been touted as lightweight, low-cost alternatives to rigid solar panels made of silicon. Dramatic improvements in the efficiency of organic photovoltaics have ...
Read the releaseNew study finds no benefit to selecting dose of blood thinner based on patients' genetic makeup Largest randomized, multi-center controlled trial of gene-based strategy for warfarin dosing also found better outcome for African ...
Read the releaseEdoxaban effective in preventing stroke, reducing bleeding and cardiovascular death in patients with atrial fibrillation Boston, MA – According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 800,000 ...
Read the releaseBedroom access to screen-based media may contribute to sleep problems in boys with autism, MU researchers find Having bedroom access to television, computers or video games is linked to less sleep in boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a team of University ...
Read the releaseHigher emotional intelligence leads to better decision-making Toronto – The anxiety people feel making investment decisions may have more to do with the traffic they dealt with earlier than the potential consequences they face with the ...
Read the releaseEnhancing battery performance In APL Materials paper, researchers show how to keep cathode material 'in line' to enhance performance WASHINGTON D.C. Nov. 19, 2013 -- The ever-increasing market for portable electronic devices such as laptops, cell phones ...
Read the releaseThe human health costs of losing natural systems: Quantifying Earth's worth to public health Scientists urge focus on new branch of environmental health A new paper from members of the HEAL (Health & Ecosystems: Analysis of Linkages) consortium delineates a new ...
Read the releaseObesity and nutrition are keys to avoiding metabolic syndrome MINNEAPOLIS, MN – November 19, 2013 – Data reported by the Hearts Beat Back: The Heart of New Ulm Project reinforce the positive influence of lifestyle factors in mitigating risks that ...
Read the releaseTuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 news tips Disappearing stent continues protection for 3 years Propping open clogged heart arteries with a "disappearing stent" has worked well for three years in the first people implanted with the unique device, according to research presented ...
Read the releaseHolistic cell design leads to high-performance, long cycle-life Li/S battery Berkeley Lab battery a promise for mobile, and eventually, electric vehicles with 300-mile range Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ...
Read the releaseHoliday shopping online: Don't overwhelm consumers with too many images If presented with looking at an image or reading a paragraph describing the same product, consumers often prefer the visual option. However, according to a new study in the Journal ...
Read the releaseStaphylococcus aureus bacteria turns immune system against itself Around 20 percent of all humans are persistently colonized with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, a leading cause of skin infections and one of the major sources of hospital-acquired ...
Read the releaseSee a Honda, buy a Mountain Dew? What happens when consumers fast-forward through commercials? Consumers are bombarded with advertising throughout the course of any given day, often to the point where they rarely devote any conscious attention to processing ...
Read the releaseDIY for the holidays: Why do consumers enjoy gifts that require work? From gourmet cooking to assembling a flower bouquet, consumers thrive in a creative environment. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research suggests a greater sense of appreciation ...
Read the releaseSlackers unite: How fundraisers convert social supporters into socially active citizens Although somewhat counterintuitive, it turns out that those who support a cause anonymously tend to be more meaningfully supportive of the cause than those who offer ...
Read the releaseThe semantics behind the sale price: When does the 'original' price matter? Consumers love a sale. In fact, when asked what makes a sale appealing, most simply say, "The price was good." But this answer fails to acknowledge that subjective factors also ...
Read the releaseResearchers use CT and 3-D printers to recreate dinosaur fossils OAK BROOK, Ill. – Data from computed tomography (CT) scans can be used with three-dimensional (3-D) printers to make accurate copies of fossilized bones, according to new research published ...
Read the releaseAlmost two-thirds of women who attempt natural delivery after a c-section are successful Almost two-thirds of women who attempt a natural delivery after having a caesarean section for their first birth are successful, according to a new study published today (20 November) in BJOG: An International ...
Read the releaseJob market mixed for college grads Bachelor's degrees golden; MBAs, not so much EAST LANSING, Mich. — A steadily improving job market will greet most college graduates this year, although those with a newly minted MBA may find tough sledding, according to Michigan State ...
Read the releaseFor anxious children and teens, context counts, UCLA researchers say Specific area of the brain linked to anxiety disorders in youth Anxiety disorders are common in children and adolescents, affecting up to 25 percent of the youth population. ...
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